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    Modem/Router for AT&T?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by tehdragonfly, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. tehdragonfly

    tehdragonfly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I'm ordering AT&T's DSL internet service but not getting their free 2 Wire modem/gateway as the promotional does not apply to me.

    So I basically need a modem and a wireless router after I get the service.

    I'm still not sure what I need for wireless internet to get going in my apartment so does anyone have any suggestions on what modem/router I should get?
    I was looking at "D-Link ADSL2/2+ Modem/Wireless Router" but I'm not sure if that would allow me to get internet+ wireless connection throughout my apt.

    Thanks!
     
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    Sxooter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you sure you're not getting a modem? That's really rare. While you may or may not get a wireless router built in, the modem part is pretty standard. I'm on Qwest here in Denver and they use the Actiontec P5000 combo modem / WAP and it works well enough. Never had a problem with it other than it's not N capable and I wanted a nicer N router so I turned off the wireless portion and plugged my Netgear WNR3500L into it.
     
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    tehdragonfly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yup. Not getting a modem because I don't have ATT phone line. They want me to dish out a 75$ just for a modem and I'd rather just buy one
     
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    Sxooter Notebook Virtuoso

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    I bet you can find used actiontecs on ebay for cheap.
     
    Sxooter, Jun 10, 2011
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